Cpl Theodore Veale VC: A WW1 Hero

Season: 6 Episode: 1

Corporal Theodore William Henry Veale VC (11 November 1892 – 6 November 1980) was a British Army soldier renowned for his exceptional bravery during World War I, which earned him the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to British and Commonwealth forces.

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Newspaper - Cerise Reed

The London Gazette -Sam Roberts

Theodore Veale - Joe Wilson

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SOURCES

VCs of the First World War Gliddon, Gerald (2011)

The VC and GC Association

Dartmouth Chronicle

Dartmouth Museum

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